(Archived) Registred Nurse-ICU/PACU/CATH LAB needed in New Orleans

Registered Nurse- ICU/PACU/Cath Lab

Place of Performance:

New Orleans, LA

A-Team Solutions is seeking ICU/PACU/CATH LAB Registered Nurses for a local government facility in New Orleans, LA for full time positions.

Responsibilities • Performs specific treatments as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of the RN, ARNP, or MD. • Initiates an accurate individualized patient assessment based on presenting problems or needs and the medical diagnosis within the time frame specified by client facility policy, procedures and protocols. • Completes ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and/or unit policy. • Provides for individualized patient/family education, discharge planning with special consideration to the growth and developmental needs of the patient. • Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as directed by client facility policy, procedure and protocols. • Documents patient physical/psychological responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution. • Documents patient status upon transfer or discharge. • Practices according to client facility safety and infection control policy, procedures and protocols. • Initiates and follows established standards in emergency situations. • Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient, family and staff. • Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. • Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. • Remains competent and current in nursing practice and engage in educational activities. • Other ICU/CCU Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned. Qualifications • Shows evidence of having graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a current, legal Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing in state of practice. • Shows evidence of one year recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in ICU, CCU, or emergency medicine. • Achieves 80% or greater on competency test(s). • Prefers evidence of ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certification. • Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice. • Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care, the ability to work in a team environment, assume a leadership role in a crisis situation and the ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the specific unit to assignments. • Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regular performance of duties on a daily basis. • Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.

A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.

Current certification in CPR by an American Heart Association Vendor.

Current Basic Life Support certification. If assigned to a specialty clinic, RN shall also have current ACLS certification.

A current CV which identifies the provider’s education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform.

A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable.

A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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